Penguins could pursue trade opportunities with Ducks amid salary cap issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins are considering trade options with the Anaheim Ducks due to the Ducks' current salary cap constraints. Penguins' general manager Kyle Dubas has been exploring avenues to acquire draft picks by taking on unwanted contracts. The Ducks face challenges as they need to re-sign players while managing their cap space, leading to speculation about potential trades involving veterans like Alex Killorn or Chris Kreider. The possibility of the Penguins adding another pick in trade negotiations is being examined.
- •Penguins have salary cap space to assist Ducks.
- •Ducks need to re-sign Cutter Gauthier amid cap constraints.
- •Potential trades could involve players like Killorn or Kreider.
- •Dubas seeking to acquire future assets through trades.
- •Ducks possess three second-round picks in 2027.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Is there a Penguins trade to be made with the Anaheim Ducks?
"The Pittsburgh Penguins have the salary cap space to help the Anaheim Ducks. They should explore it.
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